How far is Jackson, TN from Red Bank, TN?

The driving distance from Jackson, TN to Red Bank, TN is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.3 miles (324 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
259.34 mi
04h 50m
Flight
201.32 mi
324 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.32 mi
Kilometers
324 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
259.34 mi
Kilometers
417.37 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 9:38 AM EDT
Return by in Jackson
Sun, May 31, 1:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-05-31T03:47
Arrive Red Bank
Sun, May 31, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Thompson's Station
TN

Town in Williamson County, Tennessee, United States

From Jackson
129.6 mi
02h 25m
To Red Bank
129.7 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
79°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Red Bank.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Red Bank.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Whitehall Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Whitehall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 840 East: Knoxville, Franklin

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tennessee National Guard Parkway

    52.2 mi · 56 min · Tennessee National Guard Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 24 East: Chattanooga

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.1 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 North: Downtown Chattanooga

    2163 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank

    2081 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Dayton Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dayton Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue West

    27 m · 4 sec · Euclid Avenue West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Red Bank.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 24 East
104 mi · 40%
Whitehall Street
93.5 mi · 36%
Tennessee National Guard Parkway
52.2 mi · 20%
US 27 North
3.93 mi · 2%
Dayton Boulevard
2.54 mi · 1%
I 840 East
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 24 East

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
201.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thompson's Station
02h 25m from Jackson
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Red Bank?

The road trip is about 259.4 miles (417.4 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Thompson's Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.6 miles from Jackson and 129.7 miles from Red Bank.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 201.3 miles (324 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.50 one way or $69.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Jackson and Red Bank, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jackson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Bank.

Stop Ideas Near Thompson's Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Thompson's Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thompson's Station.

BUS

Nashville, TN

41 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Clarksville, TN

91 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Red Bank. Straight-line distance: 201.32 mi (324 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

The most populous city in Madison County, Tennessee.

Population67,402
Coordinates35.6145200, -88.8139500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Red Bank

#2 Red Bank

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Population11,769
Coordinates35.1122900, -85.2941300
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson (-88.81395, 35.61452)
End: Red Bank (-85.29413, 35.11229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.15 gal
34.64 L · about $34.50
Round trip
$69.01
18.3 gal · 69.28 L
Estimated CO2
81.3 kg one way
Round trip: 162.6 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.50 $69.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.91 $77.83
Premium $4.65 $42.58 $85.17
Diesel $5.30 $48.53 $97.06

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Tennessee · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jackson, TN and Red Bank, TN. The current time in Jackson is 03:47:40, although it is 04:47:40 in Red Bank.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.